On Wednesday, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), a leading financial services firm, increased the price target for Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) shares to $75 from the previous target of $60. The firm maintained its Overweight rating on the stock. This adjustment follows Pure Storage's third-quarter performance, which exceeded market expectations.
According to InvestingPro data, the stock has delivered an impressive 50.14% return year-to-date, with analyst price targets ranging from $47 to $93. Pure Storage currently trades at $53.54, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is trading above its Fair Value.
The standout feature from the company's earnings call was the announcement of a significant design win with one of the top four hyperscalers. This agreement ensures that Pure Storage's technology will be the standard for all online storage needs for this key customer, including use in all future data centers.
Pure Storage anticipates that early trials for the field buildouts will commence next year, with large-scale production deployments expected in calendar year 2026, which aligns with fiscal year 2027. The company projects that these developments will lead to an increase in revenue and operating margin.
The third quarter saw a trend toward CapEx-related deals, with a growing segment of the company's Evergreen //One pipeline, which includes deals under $5 million, transitioning to traditional sales. This shift contributed positively to the product revenue during the quarter.
Looking ahead, Pure Storage has raised its revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025 while maintaining its pro forma (PF) operating margin forecast. The company anticipates that the PF operating margin for fiscal year 2026 will be similar to that of fiscal year 2025, around 17%, indicating no expected margin expansion. This is due to planned increases in investments to leverage the hyperscaler opportunity.
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The recent deal with the hyperscaler is seen as a pivotal moment for Pure Storage, potentially serving as a significant growth driver for the company in the coming years. The agreement is also perceived as a testament to Pure Storage's ability to differentiate itself from competitors through product innovation, particularly as it aims to significantly increase the capacity of its DirectFlash Modules (DFM) in the near future.
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In other recent news, Pure Storage has been the subject of several analyst reports following a significant design win with a top hyperscaler. Guggenheim maintained a positive stance on the company, reiterating a Buy rating and a $93.00 price target. The firm expects the company's revenue to surge to a minimum of $300 million in the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) from an estimated $25 million in FY26.
Evercore ISI's analysis suggests that Pure Storage's partnership with a cloud provider could become about 10% of the company's gross profit dollars in FY27. The firm anticipates that Pure Storage will maintain flat EBIT margins in FY26 as it invests in scaling up resources to support growth.
Raymond (NS:RYMD) James expressed confidence in Pure Storage, adjusting its price target upward to $78 from the previous $70 while reaffirming the Outperform rating. The firm anticipates improvements in enterprise spending, particularly in areas related to artificial intelligence adoption and hard disk drive replacements.
Citi maintained its Buy rating on Pure Storage and increased its price target to $75 from the previous $63. The firm pointed out that while the estimate revisions for FY26 are minor, FY27 forecasts see an increase, with the possibility of further upside.
Piper Sandler shifted its stance on Pure Storage, upgrading the company's rating from Neutral to Overweight and increasing its price target to $76.00, up from the previous $56.00. The firm cited a significant design win with a top-4 cloud hyperscaler as a key reason for the upgrade.
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